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Friday, November 1, 2013

What is the most popular choice of color consumers make when
buying a new vehicle? In North America
it is white. The color is up 3 percent
compared to last year and despite a wider variety of color options provided in
recent years, the popularity doesn’t look to go down anytime soon.

White, in its many shades, accounted for 21% of all vehicles
sold in North America, with Black in second place at 19%. Gray followed in third place and right behind
it was silver.

"Car manufacturers are seeking ways to create
variations of white, silver, black and gray that are specific to their brands
and that complement different vehicle types," using different micas, glass
flakes and pigments, Harrington said.

One reason those 4 colors will always be the front runners
is because no matter what model vehicle you have, those 4 colors translate well
universally. Whereas other more quirky
and bold colors don’t always translate.
Lime-green looks pretty at home on the Chevy Sonic, but it could look
out-of-place on the Silverado.

To find out more about our cars and available colors come visit Westside Chevrolet today at 23001 Katy Freeway in Katy, Texas or give us a call at 888-285-7051 today!

Nearly 250 times in the past five years, a signal to an
On-Star equipped stolen vehicle has helped stop a car thief in the act as
On-Star gradually and safely slows the vehicle to a stop avoiding a high-speed
chase.

On-Star’s Stolen Vehicle Slowdown is one of three Stolen
Vehicle Assistance tools OnStar offers subscribers. A Remote Ignition Block makes it impossible
to start a stolen vehicle once the vehicle has been turned off, and a GPS
location can be provided to authorities anytime a vehicle is confirmed stolen.

250 cases in the past five years is impressive, but more are
expected as public safety officials everywhere become familiar with the
services OnStar offers and are available at officer’s disposal. OnStar even resolved a fictional crime, as it
played a big role in the plot of the film, “Horrible Bosses” starring Jason
Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, and Jamie Foxx.

OnStar by GM

Since OnStar began in 1196, more than 59,000 stolen vehicles
have been located using OnStar’s Stolen Vehicle Assistance services. Over the past year, Detroit, Houston, St.
Louis, Chicago, and Los Angeles were the top metropolitan areas for Stolen
Vehicle Assistance requests.

The Stolen Vehicle Slowdown feature was initiated in
2009. In its first request a California
resident was carjacked at gunpoint.
OnStar was able to safely slow the vehicle and the suspect was
apprehended less than 16 minutes after OnStar was contacted, the Tahoe was
safely recovered.

Other high profile Stolen Vehicle Slowdown cases include a
Chevrolet Impala belonging to a State Senator being stolen from a parking
lot. The Senator contacted OnStar who
alerted the county sheriff who used OnStar GPS to find the Impala and once in
sight OnStar slowed it down and disabled it so the suspect was able to be taken
into custody.

And in Shreveport, Louisiana, the owner of a Chevy Silverado
was robbed of his truck and money during a gunpoint home invasion. OnStar was able to slowdown the Silverado
after helping authorities find it and the suspect refused to stop. However, the suspect then refused to
surrender and threatened his own life, prompting officers to call in a
negotiating team who used OnStar’s Hands-Free system to talk to the suspect for
hours eventually convincing him to surrender before anyone was hurt.

The majority of vehicles at Westside Chevrolet come with OnStar equipped so you can have peace of mind knowing
you are covered when the unthinkable happens. Visit us today at 23001 Katy Freeway in Katy, Texas or give us a call at 888-285-7051 today!

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Fall is officially here, and the State Fair is operating at
full level, you can even smell the delicious foods that should never be fried,
but Texans are gonna do it anyway, all across the state.Despite all of the tasty, fattening foods
around, Chevrolet looks leaner and meaner than ever when they unveiled two
Silverado concepts; the Black Ops, and the Z71 Volunteer Firefighter.

The Black Ops concept looks like the perfect vehicle to
survive the zombie apocalypse in.It’s
sleek and the cargo bed is filled with survival gear.The concept showcases the stronger, smarter,
and more capable elements of the 2014 Silverado and how accessories can enhance
them to suit any lifestyle.So no matter
what, the sinister looking Silverado Black Ops is prepared for anything.

With input from the National Volunteer Fire Council,
Chevrolet developed the Silverado Z71 Volunteer Firefighter concept to honor
the service of grassroots first responders and share a vision of how the
all-new, more capable 2014 Silverado can be pressed into duty.The concept features a full complement of
rescue equipment incorporated on a new Silverado Double Cab equipped with the
Z71 Off Road Suspension.

Approximately 90 percent of the fire departments in the
United States are entirely or mostly Volunteer, and 75 percent of all
firefighters are volunteers.The
Silverado is a truck that can make the lives of these incredible people easier
and Chevrolet aimed to build a truck as tough as the men and women who drive
it.

The 2014 Silverado is turning heads everywhere and these two
concepts certainly show off what it’s all about.Come see the Silverado at Westside
Chevrolet at 23001 Katy Freeway in Katy, Texas or give usa call at
281-392-3200 today!

There has never been a better time to become part of the
Chevrolet family.The current line-up of
Chevy vehicles is nothing short of astonishing and you can see them all at Westside
Chevrolet!Today we will be showing off
some of the highlights of the Chevy Cruze! ﻿﻿

2014 Chevrolet Cruze

The Chevrolet Cruze stands out above all other compact vehicles.The Cruze has been garnishing praise from
experts and consumers everywhere.Awarded with the US News Best Cars for the Money award when it was named
one of the ten Best Cars for the Money.The Cruze is also an IIHS Top Safety Pick and NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
and recently the Cruze was named “Best Compact Car for Families by U.S. News
& World Report.

The Cruze is spacious, safe, and easy on the wallet when
you’re gassing up.The Diesel Cruze
bolsters an impressive 46 mpg on the highway.The design is sleek and eye-catching and people will notice this beauty
whether it’s zooming down the street or parked in the drive-way.

2014 Chevrolet Cruze Interiors

New for 2014 is the Cruze turbo diesel engine.This option not only gets an impressive 46
mpg, but it packs a powerful 151 horsepower.The engine is quiet as a mouse and doesn’t emit stinky fumes like diesel
engines from the past.

The interior of the Cruze is just as impressive to view as
the exterior.The Cruze lives up to its
name, as the seats provide a lot of comfort to go with the vehicles luxuriously
smooth ride.There’s plenty in the way
of technology as well, the Chevrolet MyLink Infotainment System provides voice
controls for the phone, music and radio, as well as Bluetooth music
streaming.MyLink can also sync with
smartphones to stream popular apps such as Stitcher and Pandora.

Despite being a compact car, the inside of the vehicle isn’t
compact at all.The roominess is
impressive and in fact it qualifies as a mid-size sedan according to the EPA’s
rating system.The material quality is
impressive and the climate and audio controls are easy to see, reach and
use.

Bottom line is the Cruze is a vehicle that’s guaranteed to
impress, and you can come see it at the most impressive dealership in Texas, Westside Chevrolet.Visit our showroom at
23001 Katy Freeway in Katy, Texas or give us a call at 1-888-285-7051 today!

Monday, October 21, 2013

The 2014 Chevy Impala has been praised for its smooth and
comfortable ride, and seats that welcome the driver in and lets them
know they are in for a better driving experience. But what makes
these seats so comfortable?

High-tech tools like seat pressure mapping systems and a
multi-part mannequin that feeds data into a comfort dimensioning
system are helpful, but Chevrolet believes there is no substitute of
an element of human fine-tuning, or putting some butts in seats.

General Motors’ engineers who understand biomechanics,
psychology, quantitative research and ergonomics applied all of these
disciplines to help make the seats comfortable in the 2014 Chevrolet
Impala.

Each car segments customers want more or less support and rigidity
in their car seats. Cars that are used for commuting have a
different “sweet spot” than cars that are used for track racing.
And finding that sweet spot doesn’t come easy.

For the new Impala, volunteer seat testers ranging from short and
small females to tall and heavy men and everything in between, spent
hundreds of hours and logged thousands of miles in prototypes of the
redesigned sedan to evaluate seat comfort.

Chevrolet Car Interiors

Seat testers typically rate every aspect of the seat: cushion,
backrest, lumbar support, headrest and side bolsters at every 60
minute interval of driving time.

“Developing comfortable seats is both an art and a science,”
said Jill Green, GM seat comfort lab manager. “Knowing how to
translate a physiological impression into tangible design elements is
the art, and knowing how to execute the design is the science.”

Seat tester evaluations alone would have been insufficient to
achieve the results the 2014 Impala has. That’s where high tech
tools like Oscar, the mannequin-like tool made of steel, plastic and
aluminum come in hand.

State-of-the-art digital pressure mapping technology was used to
scan the rear-end impressions of people of all shapes and sizes over
the seat surface, creating a map with more than 4,600 data points. A
laptop used the data to generate graphics illustrating how occupants
sit in the seat statically versus when driving.

The result of all of the testing and evaluations was an Impala
that has caused car reviewers to notice the attention paid to the
comfort of the seats.

“After hours in the driver seat, we found ourselves just as
fresh as we were before we set out,” wrote Mark Takahashi,
automotive editor, Edmunds.com. “The outboard rear seats have
enough head- and legroom for the average adult male to remain
comfortable for extended trips as well.”

After reading what went into just the seats
of the Impala, we imagine you want to sit in one and see what it’s
all about. There’s no better place to do so than at Westside Chevrolet. Visit our showroom and “Grab a seat!” at 23001
Katy Freeway in Katy, Texas or give us a call at 1-888-285-7051 today!

Thursday, October 17, 2013

It’s one of the most iconic vehicles in Chevrolet’s All-Star
line-up, whenever you take a look at one, you know exactly what it is.You may haven’t even driven one, but even
still, you know you love it.Once you
drive one is when you’ll really get hooked, because the Camaro’s beauty isn’t
only skin deep.

The first thing you should notice about the Chevy Camaro is
its accessible price, in addition to the low cost of purchase the 28 miles per
gallon it gets on the highway makes your wallet sing songs of joy. The Camaro is on the top 5 list of affordable
Sports Cars and top 3 in affordable convertibles and also has a significantly lower
price than the Ford Mustang.

The Camaro seats four and is available in coupe and
convertible body styles. A total of
seven models are available, ranging from the 1LS to the high-performance
ZL1. A six speed automatic transmission
is available across all models.

Red Chevrolet Camaro Interiors

The Camaro’s engines range from a 323-horsepower V6 to a
580-horsepower supercharged V8, which means there’s more than enough power, no
matter which model you choose.

The interior is as fine-tuned as the drive itself. The Camaro interior is designed to make your
rule of the road as comfortable and instinctive as possible. The seats are deep bolstered and ready for
even the longest road trips, the LT, SS, and ZL1 all come with standard six-way
power driver and passenger seats.

The steering wheel has been optimized to give you top-level
response and control with a luxurious feel.
You can control audio functions with buttons right on the wheel, plus
standard Bluetooth wireless technology keeps your phones connected while your
eyes are on the road. The Driver
Information Center has been designed to let you monitor your vehicle’s vital
stats at a glance so you can keep your eyes where they belong as well.

Standard on the 2LT and 2SS, the Head-Up Display (HUD) is
specially designed for high performance driving situations. The HUD presents performance data without
requiring the driver to look away from the windshield. The HUD displays speed, rpm, and more – even
your radio station, right on the windshield.
You can even customize the display height and intensity.

In terms of safety, the Camaro has received the highest
possible five-star score in every individual safety rating segment of the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment
Program. Antilock brakes and the StabiliTrak
Electronic Stability Control System with Traction Control help you keep control
during emergency maneuvers.

Overall the Camaro is an incredibly practical, safe, and
affordable high-performance sports car.
Come drive one today at Westside Chevrolet. Visit our showroom today
at 23001 Katy Freeway in Katy, Texas or give us a call at 1-888-285-7051 today!

Most people
do not know what the Nurburgring is.It
is a German race track that most European automakers use as the gold testing
for their cars.Well Chevrolet just
announced that the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 outpaced the new Porsche 911 Carrera S with
a speed of 161 MPH.

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Interiors

Did we
mention that this was accomplished when the track was wet? Yes it was actually raining when the test was
done. They actually believe they could
have gone faster on a dry track by at least a couple of seconds. The Camaro generated 1.05 g of cornering
force. This handling is nothing short of
jaw dropping.

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Interiors

Chevy has
definitely moved to the top of the pack with this muscle car. It is leaving the competitors in the
dust. The engine in this bad boy has 505
horsepower and is 300lbs lighter than the normal Camaro. No wonder it moves so well.

If you are
like me, you can’t wait to get behind the wheel. You may not be able to take it for a spin at
the Nurburgring race track, but you will enjoy cruising in it anywhere life
takes you. For more information come by Westside Chevrolet at 23001 Katy Freeway Katy, TX or give us a call at
1-888-285-7051 today!

Monday, October 14, 2013

The Chevrolet Tahoe is easily identifiable and one of many
vehicles in Chevrolet’s all-star line-up.
“No Limitations” is the slogan of the Tahoe, and it lives up to the
tagline. The Tahoe has the strength and capability
to pull off anything, from the hustle and bustle of your daily commute to
weekend excursions.

The Tahoe is a full-size SUV, combining the hard working
aspects of a full-size truck with family oriented features as well. The Tahoe is perfect for towing up to 8,500
pounds and can serve anyone with a heavy-duty lifestyle. The seating for 9 can safely transport you
and your family plus some friends anywhere you want it to.

The Vortec 5.3L V8 engine delivers 335 lb/ft of torque and
uses Combining Active Fuel Management technology and the Vortec engine’s
efficient air-to-fuel mix gives impressive horsepower without sacrificing fuel
economy. Variable Valve Timing controls
the valves during intake and exhaust, enabling the vehicle to use even less fuel,
garnishing 21 miles per gallon, much better than competing SUV’s.

Inside, the Tahoe continues to deliver. You can equip available features such as a
rear-seat DVD entertainment system, available heated and cooled seats, second
row heated seats, and a heated steering wheel.

Chevrolet Tahoe

The Tahoe doesn't only seat up to 9 people, it allows all of
them to ride in the utmost of comfort.
Tri-zone manual or automatic climate controls cools and heats all the
rows in the spacious vehicle.

Six standard airbags keep the occupants of your vehicle safe
in a collision and the StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System with
Traction Control and 4-wheel antilock brakes helps you stay on the road when
slippery conditions are present. These
features are standard on both 2WD and 4WD vehicle, plus Proactive Roll
Avoidance engages automatically to help reduce the risk of a rollover crash and
the standard Tire Pressure Monitor lets you know when tire pressure levels are
less than optimal. Couple all of this
with OnStar Automatic Crash Response standard for the first six months on all
Tahoe’s, you are automatically connected to emergency assistance in the event
of a collision.

Bottom line is the Tahoe is a safe, hard-working, spacious,
and efficient full-size SUV, and is the perfect addition to any family. You can add affordable to the list when you
visit the professionals at Westside Chevrolet
who will help you determine the right model and work with you to stay within
your budget. Visit our showroom at 23001
Katy Freeway in Katy, Texas or call 1-888-285-7051 today!

Chevrolet is one of the most iconic car brands to ever grace
the market. Chevrolet has consistently
made top quality, tough, and high-performance vehicles for over 100 years. So it comes with no surprise when one of the
world’s greatest superheroes needs a vehicle, he trusts no one besides Chevy to
help in the fight against crime.

The most recent Batman film featured a new Batmobile, very
different from the modified Impala featured in the Michael Keaton films. Batman upgraded to a full-blown tank style
vehicle. Upgrading from a normal
modified vehicle to military technology surely means he left his Chevrolet
roots right? Wrong.
The new Batmobile, known as the Tumbler, features a
Chevrolet V8 Small Block engine. Rather
than use computer generated imagery, the filmmakers opted to completely build 4
different Tumbler vehicles to use in the films.
Even with massive 37 inch off-road tires in the rear and a total weight
of about 2.5 tons, this monster of a vehicle reaches 60 mph in less than 5
seconds thanks to the 5.7 liter Chevy V8 churning out over 400 horsepower.

Next time you watch The Dark Knight you’ll know that 100% of
all those incredible stunts are real and not CG, thanks to the high build
quality of Chevrolet. And if you’re
looking for a great deal on a vehicle that’s good enough for everyone’s
favorite Caped Crusader, visit Westside Chevrolet at 23001 Katy Freeway in Katy, Texas or give us a call at
1-888-285-7051 today!

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Do you work hard as well as live the high life? Then you need a
truck that can do both, you need the Chevrolet Silverado High
Country.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country

If James Bond drove a truck, this would be what it’d be.
Elegance and luxury meets brute toughness in the Silverado High
Country edition. The High Country features a chromed-out front
grille and rides on a set of 20-inch chrome alloy wheels, and both
the side-mirror caps and door handles have been chromed out and ready
to shine as well. That’s a lot of swag, and the Silverado is the
perfect match for it.

The F-150 King Ranch and the Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn can now be
found curled up in a corner somewhere, shaking. Experts stated that
it is clear that the fresh Silverado had it all over the aging Ford
in terms of interior styling, quality, comfort, and features.

Under the hood, you can find a new 6.2-liter V8 engine, dubbed
EcoTec3. EcoTec3 produces an impressive 420 horsepower and 460
pound-feet of torque, all while delivering great fuel economy thanks
to a combination of cylinder deactivation, direct injection and
continuously variable valve timing.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country Logo

All luxury trucks have begun looking for a place to hide as the
Chevrolet Silverado High Country will be arriving in showrooms soon.
For more information about Chevy’s new heavy hitter, visit Westside
Chevrolet at 23001 Katy Freeway in Katy, Texas or give us a call
at 1-888-285-7051 today!

Friday, October 4, 2013

The +Chevrolet Impala is all-new for 2014 and it has been turning heads
everywhere from consumers to the top vehicle experts who see vehicle after
vehicle each and every year.

Families searching for a roomy vehicle that doesn't consume
a lot of gasoline will find the Impala right up their alley. The ride, acceleration, and handling is
exceptional in every way. If you’re
taking the family on a road trip or just making the daily commute you’ll be
pleased with the comfort the Impala offers.

Chevrolet Impala

The muscular and smooth exterior is very pleasing to the eye
and the interior boasts quality materials, imaginative design, and
class-leading comfort. There is enough
room for 5 adults to ride comfortable and the cargo capacity has a generous
18.8 cubic feet.

The Chevrolet MyLink
on-board infotainment and communications system has been praised as the most
user-friendly in any vehicle and has the ability to link to compatible
smartphones and Bluetooth wireless technology to stream music and entertainment
through the Pandora Internet Radio mobile app.
Or you can cruise down the street while listening to commercial free
programs with SiriusXM Satellite Radio.

Bottom line is the Chevrolet Impala is definitely a vehicle designed
to impress and deserves to be on the list of anyone shopping for a new
sedan. We have a lot of Chevrolet Impalas at our lot and if you want to get a closer look
at this amazing vehicle and test drive it come visit us.

When it comes time to purchase a vehicle, it can be
stressful, particularly for customers who looking to purchase a used
vehicle. After all, how do you know the
car is exactly as advertised, or that it’s going to be reliable down the road?

Even when you purchase a car used, you’re still making one
of the biggest purchases a person makes in their life and you’re putting
yourself on the hook for a good deal of money.
When you’re searching for the perfect car for you, you may want to avoid
cars for sale by owner. After all, when
you’re making a purchase like this, one of your main concerns is peace of mind.

Don’t let yourself get taken in by any fast talkers, we
encourage you to do your research. Here
are a few tips, courtesy of Westside Chevrolet, that will help you on your path to finding your perfect vehicle.

First, determine your budget. Be mindful of various factors that affect how
much the vehicle costs. For instance
every few months you’re going to have to change the oil and do routine
maintenance. Make sure when budgeting
how much of a payment you can afford you don’t cut it too close and leave room
for the months when it’s time to purchase new tires and things of that nature.

Westside Chevrolet - Houston TX

Second, look for variety.
Dealerships that offer limited options should be avoided. In the world of used vehicles, you want a
plethora of choices. At Westside
Chevrolet we have a wide selection of vehicles because we don’t just want to
sell you a car, we want you to get THE car.
The car that is perfect for all your needs from everything to cargo
space, features, and gas mileage.

Third, look for special features only reputable locations
can provide. Perhaps you see a car with
a for sale sign parked on the corner that you like. Once again, it’s impossible to know if you
can trust it. If you visit a reputable
dealership you can be assured that all of the vehicles are rigorously tested to
ensure top quality. And you’ll even be
able to find certified used cars, which come with remaining warranty, and a
service center on location for extra peace of mind.

We hope these tips help you in finding the perfect used car
you’re looking for, whether it be from us, or not. Westside Chevrolet cares about the people in
our community and we want everyone to find a reliable vehicle that will serve
to get them and their family where they’re going safely.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

As a lifelong admirer of everything related to comic books,
science fiction, and all things considered “geeky”, I have had the opportunity
to be excited in recent years about many movies and TV shows, considering
comics have launched a full scale invasion of the big screen. However, few pop culture events are more
exciting than when Joss Whedon, creator of Firefly and Director of the hit
movie “The Avengers”, releases a new show.

Agents of Shield, a spinoff of The Avengers film, will air
tonight featuring an alive version of Agent Coulson and his beautiful
ride. A 1962 Chevrolet Corvette,
codename “Lola.”

Chevrolet understands you want to stand out from the same old crowd when you drive your
new car down the highway.You work hard,
and you love your car and it should be just as unique as you are.Stand out from the white, black, and silver
line of cars on the road with the new bright splashes of color now available on
the Spark and Sonic models.

Chevrolet Spark White

In
an effort to appeal to younger buyers General Motors is looking to buck the
typical automaker tendency toward conservative colors, especially on vehicles
such as the Spark and Sonic which appeal more to younger buyers because they
may be more daring and more interested in expressing themselves.

This
years signature color is Deep Magenta Metallic which is following on the
Inferno Orange Sonic and the Techno Pink Spark.
Every driver wants to make their new car their own, and an array of
color choices allows you to customize and put that personal touch on your new
vehicle.

Make
your new car purchase unforgettable, and don’t settle for anything less than a
car that stands out just as much as you do.
You can see the selection of bold colors in person by visiting Westside Chevrolet at 23001 Katy Freeway, in Katy, Texas.